DRINKING WATER CASE STUDIES AND WHITE PAPERS

• On The Job In 72 Hours Following Utility's Massive Water Main Break

  On the morning of December 12, 2017, about 30 homes in the Shelby Park neighborhood of Lousiville, KY, were without water, and others were experiencing low water pressure after a massive water main break at the intersection of Clay and Oak streets. More than 20 million gallons of water flooded the neighborhood, covering a three-block area.

• Midlothian, TX, Expands Water Treatment Plant With A Safe, Reliable Disinfection System

  When the City of Midlothian, Texas, was ready to expand their water treatment plant to accommodate a growing population, they carefully considered and investigated their water disinfection options.

• White Paper: Recycling And Reuse Of Desalinated Seawater This paper presents the technology that is capable of treating wastewater, discusses how this technology is suitable for the challenges presented by wastewater treatment, presents examples of what can be expected as water quality, and presents the results of a plant handling wastewater.
• Recouping Revenue With Accurate Water Meters - Ira Township, MI

  Ira Township in Fairhaven, MI used to have a variety of water meters with different reading technology—radio, touchread, automatic reading boxes and direct-read meters. On average, the meters were 19 years old and some were as old as 40 years. “With meters that old, we were not recouping all the revenue we should be,” says Chris Hiltunen, Ira Township Water & Department of Public Service Superintendent.

• 160-Year-Old Gas Line Shows Resiliency Of Iron Pipe

  A 30-inch diameter 160-year-old cast iron pipe was recently excavated and retired from gas service in Chicago, Illinois. Installed in 1859, this pipeline provided Chicago’s residents, fewer than 112,000 at the time, with reliable lighting at night. As the years passed, this cast iron pipe continued to provide dependable gas service in the tough urban environment of downtown Chicago.

• A Better Approach To Iron And Manganese Removal

  The aesthetic impact of iron and manganese on finished water — altering its color, odor, and/or taste — is the top driver of municipal utility customer complaints. 

• Winning Strategies For Smart Cities, Smart Water, And Water Reuse

  Every city facing infrastructure or operational challenges or concerns about maintaining quality of life in the face of population growth or a changing environment has benefits to gain from a unified smart-city approach. Here are some concepts for promoting understanding and acceptance among utility and government decision-makers, plus several examples of benefits already being garnered by smart cities large and small.

• Maximize Efficiency Of Meter Reading With A Cellular Network

  Explore how a utility was able to improve their level of service to the community, increase accuracy in water metering and ensure safety for meter technicians.

• 4 Treatment Plant Budget Busters To Avoid

  Municipalities work diligently to produce quality drinking water and meet strict wastewater treatment regulatory standards while managing expenses. Advanced technologies allow utilities to gather actionable information and strategically offset deficiencies.

• Converters: The Real Heroes Of Flow Measurement

  Durable and reliable flow meters play a vital role in municipal water operations, but having the right converter to capture and transmit the resulting information is critical to maximize their value. Converters are expected to be robust and too often are taken for granted. Selecting the right converter to pair with your flow meters can make the difference in whether your data provides an average return on investment or the maximum benefit.